Introducing Crispy Farro Salad with Peas and Feta - your new go to salad for spring. The farro gets crispy in the oven and gives this salad an amazing crunch. It is so easy to make and full of protein thanks to the peas. The herby dressing with dill, basil and chives is packed with flavor and so good. This is a salad that you will find yourself making again and again.
I love a good salad recipe. For more yummy salad recipes try my baked shaved brussels sprouts salad or my baked carrot and chickpea salad.
Why you'll love this recipe
It's full of flavor thanks to the herby dressing.
This salad is perfect for a healthy dinner or lunch.
This recipe is healthy, vegetarian, gluten free and can be made vegan.
Crispy farro gives this salad crunch.
Instructions
Bake snap peas and farro.
Blend together dressing ingredients.
Toss together all salad ingredients.
Ingredients
- farro
- snap peas
- oil
- salt
- pepper
- chives
- dill
- basil
- olive oil
- garlic
- apple cider vinegar
- honey
- peas
- radishes
- feta
Substitutions
- farro - can be subbed with quinoa.
- chives - can be subbed with scallions.
- basil/dill - can be subbed with cilantro, parsley or mint.
- honey - this can be subbed with maple syrup.
Storage instructions
The extra salad can be stored in your fridge for up to 4 days.
Equipment
You just need your oven and a sheet pan for this recipe. I also love these bowls for storage.
Recipe FAQS
No - since this is a no lettuce salad recipe it will not get soggy or slimy. It can be prepped ahead of time and stored in a sealed container in your fridge for days.
If you use vegan feta and maple syrup instead of honey this salad is vegan.
Recipe Pro-Tips
A good quality olive oil will make your dressing. I personally love brightland brand olive oil.
Other no lettuce salad recipes
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Crispy Farro Salad with Peas and Feta
Ingredients
Crispy farro + snap peas
- 2 cups cooked farro I used the quick cooking kind from Trader Joes
- 1 8 ounce bag snap peas
- 1 tablespoon oil
- salt/pepper to taste I used ½ teaspoon salt
Dressing
- ¼ cup chives
- ¼ cup dill
- ¼ cup basil
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 garlic clove
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- pinch salt/pepper
Other salad ingredients
- 2 cups cooked peas
- 1 bunch radishes - finely sliced I used a mandoline
- 1 block feta - crumbled can use vegan or regular
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Add farro and snap peas to a sheet pan and toss with oil, salt and pepper. Add to the oven. Remove snap peas after 12-15 minutes. Return the farro to the oven and bake for 15 more minutes, until crisp.
- Add all dressing ingredients to a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.
- Add farro and snap peas to a large bowl along with the rest of the salad ingredients. Toss with dressing.
Cindy says
Super delicious with the added perk of being super EASY! I made with vegan feta, too.
Kristi says
Thank you Cindy!